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Upstart3 has been a FunTrivia author since Aug 23 14 and has written 131 quizzes. Upstart3 writes for many different categories, but is most active in Music, General Knowledge, and People, and has won 3 Editor's Choice awards on submitted quizzes.

  • has earned 6,439 excellent quiz ratings from quiz takers.
  • has adopted / renovated 13 quizzes that required editing work to date.
  • last seen online Oct 04 26, and most recent quiz went online Sep 01 26.

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1.
Acrostics and Common Bond: First Identify the City
  First, Identify the City editor best quiz   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Nine photos of cities, and directions to lead you on road trips to nine other cities. Distances are for the trip, rather than as the crow flies. The first letters of the answers spell a city shown in question 10.
Easier, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Nov 03 22
Easier
Upstart3
Nov 03 22
957 plays
2.
  Podcasts Missing Words editor best quiz   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Ten podcasts from my phone, that I enjoy, mainly from the UK, mainly men telling you things. Match the missing word from the title to the short description.
Easier, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Aug 21 23
Category: Podcasts
Easier
Upstart3
Aug 21 23
241 plays
3.
  In the Rhythm of Each Breath We Take editor best quiz    
Label Quiz
 10 Qns
Circadian rhythms
A label quiz where you pick the statement that matches the fact about human physiology to a particular time slot on a daily cycle.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Jan 02 23
Very Difficult
Upstart3
Jan 02 23
444 plays
4.
  Singers From 80s Bands   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
On the left: groups who were active in the 1980s plus a fact about their singer, On the right: singers. Match the singer to their band.
Easier, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Apr 24 25
Category: Band Members
Easier
Upstart3
Apr 24 25
628 plays
5.
  Manchester Bands, Their Songs, and Members    
Fun Fill-It
 12 Qns
A short passage about some Manchester bands, their songs, and collaborators. Just fill in the blanks with the answers given.
Average, 12 Qns, Upstart3, Sep 26 24
Category: 1980s Music
Average
Upstart3
Sep 26 24
195 plays
6.
Name the Movie: Three Stars and the Director  Pick the Movie
  Three Stars and the Director - Pick the Movie   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Name the Movie
This is a quiz based on the movies I've watched recently. I'll give you names of three stars plus the directors (coincidentally a lot of these have more than one), and some verbal and picture hints, and you need to pick the movie.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Mar 24 25
Category: Name the Movie
Very Easy
Upstart3
Mar 24 25
2172 plays
7.
  Match Musicals to Partnership   great trivia quiz  
Classification Quiz
 15 Qns
Identify the musical from the brief plot description and assign it to one of four partnerships.
Average, 15 Qns, Upstart3, May 03 26
Category: Plots of Musicals
Average
Upstart3
May 03 26
167 plays
8.
  Robert Wadlow - A Gentle Giant   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Robert Pershing Wadlow is well known to trivia or "Guinness Book of Records" fans. Many know the stats: 8 feet 11.1 inches tall, shoe size (US) 37AA. This quiz looks at some more facts about the Alton Giant.
Average, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Aug 04 26
Category: Wadlow, Robert
Average
Upstart3
Aug 04 26
102 plays
9.
  Internationals Quotations   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz produced by The Internationals about some quotations that have inspired, amused, or exasperated us.
Easier, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Aug 13 24
Category: Who Said It?
Easier
Upstart3
Aug 13 24
543 plays
10.
  A Limerick Category Tour   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This quiz has twenty questions featuring limericks - one for each FT category.
Easier, 20 Qns, Upstart3, May 28 26
Category: Thematic Other
Easier
Upstart3
May 28 26
313 plays
11.
  "Brat" by Charli XCX - Pick the Tracks    
Collection Quiz
 15 Qns
Charli XCX's "Brat" was a 2024 phenomenon. Do you know the tracks on the album?
Average, 15 Qns, Upstart3, Jan 03 25
Category: C
Average
Upstart3
Jan 03 25
184 plays
12.
  Charles II Family and Court Links    
Fun Fill-It
 12 Qns
Charles II was born in 1630 with high hopes for Great Britain. He and his family had many misfortunes. This quiz takes some text from the 1979 biography by Antonia Fraser about his relations and court members and their fates.
Average, 12 Qns, Upstart3, Feb 11 25
Category: Charles II
Average
Upstart3
Feb 11 25
120 plays
13.
Name the Movie: Some Movies Ive Been Watching
  Some Movies I've Been Watching   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
I've been watching a variety of movies on TV recently - some good, some not so much. Here are a few, with actors and directors, and picture clues.
Easier, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Jul 26 25
Category: Name the Movie
Easier
Upstart3
Jul 26 25
866 plays
14.
  "Order of the Phoenix": Sort Pupils Into Houses    
Classification Quiz
 10 Qns
In this quiz, you are given a group of Hogwarts students who feature in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix". You need to sort them, like the Sorting Hat, into their correct houses.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Feb 20 25
Very Easy
Upstart3
Feb 20 25
473 plays
15.
  Steely Dan Abums    
Collection Quiz
 10 Qns
This is a quiz where you identify the albums of the American group, Steely Dan.
Easier, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Feb 25 25
Category: Steely Dan
Easier
Upstart3
Feb 25 25
307 plays
16.
  A Twist in the Myth   top quiz  
Classification Quiz
 10 Qns
There are some historical facts that people just believe, or have become part of the popular culture. This quiz looks at a selection of them - are they true or a myth?
Average, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Dec 15 25
Category: True or False
Average
Upstart3
Dec 15 25
885 plays
17.
  Harry Potter Book 1 - First Characters Mentioned    
Collection Quiz
 12 Qns
Pick twelve characters whose name is mentioned in "The Boy Who Lived", the first chapter of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", which is the first book in the series. Avoid the five wrong answers.
Easier, 12 Qns, Upstart3, Sep 16 25
Easier
Upstart3
Sep 16 25
619 plays
18.
  2022 What Happened in You?    
Classification Quiz
 20 Qns
It was an eventful year! Sort the events between those that took place in 2022 and those that were earlier or later.
Average, 20 Qns, Upstart3, Apr 24 26
Category: 2020s History
Average
Upstart3
Apr 24 26
183 plays
19.
  They Also Did Sports    
Classification Quiz
 15 Qns
Famous people who also played sports
A surprising number of famous people were also good at sports. Which of these three areas of sports applies to each person?
Average, 15 Qns, Upstart3, Apr 17 26
Category: People Grab Bag
Average
Upstart3
Apr 17 26
112 plays
20.
Wide World of Sports: Internationals Football Mascots
  Internationals Football Mascots   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This is a look at some interesting things about ten football mascots away from the USA. Mainly soccer, other flavors of football - Australian Rules and Rugby Union
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Jun 05 26
Very Easy
Upstart3
Jun 05 26
185 plays
21.
  Some Amusing Sportsmen's Nicknames   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz lists ten sportsmen with amusing nicknames, mostly pun-related. They are sportsmen from soccer, rugby, and cricket. Match the sportsman with the nickname.
Easier, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Jun 17 26
Category: Sports Persons
Easier
Upstart3
Jun 17 26
93 plays
22.
  Letter Drop In Order   popular trivia quiz  
Ordering Quiz
 10 Qns
At the top of the word ladder is a ten letter word. Drop one letter at a time and reorder down to the single letter at the bottom. Put the clues into the correct order.
Average, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Jun 19 26
Category: Drop a Letter
Average
Upstart3
Jun 19 26
250 plays
23.
  More Amusing Sportsmen's Nicknames   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Nobody told me to stop so here is another quiz with ten sportsmen who have been given nicknames I find amusing. Mostly puns. Sportsmen from Football/Soccer, Cricket, Rugby, and Baseball included.
Average, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Jun 13 26
Category: Sports Persons
Average
Upstart3
Jun 13 26
59 plays
24.
  Middle Name Ramblings   great trivia quiz  
Fun Fill-It
 19 Qns
I got into a rabbit hole looking at middle names of famous people and some odd coincidences or interesting nuggets. I think they are good fodder for a fun fill it type quiz.
Easier, 19 Qns, Upstart3, Jun 19 26
Category: Middle Names
Easier
Upstart3
Jun 19 26
94 plays
25.
  Qualified Success?    
Classification Quiz
 15 Qns
Did or didn't they qualify for World Cup 2026?
Even with the expansion to 48 teams there are some that missed out. Sort these 15 teams into 5 that qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 5 that have previously qualified but not for this tournament, and 5 who have never qualified for a World Cup.
Easier, 15 Qns, Upstart3, Jun 25 26
Easier
Upstart3
Jun 25 26
187 plays
26.
  International English   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You're from Canada, on a round-the-world trip. But once you hit the road, you realize that people out there have a bunch of weird names for things even when they speak English. Can you decipher what the locals mean?
Average, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Sep 01 26
Average
Upstart3
Sep 01 26
187 plays
27.
Which Movie: Quotes From Various Movies
  Quotes From Various Movies   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Some quotes from movies - identify the movie from the multiple choice options. There are pictures to help.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Jan 23 23
Category: Which Movie
Very Easy
Upstart3
Jan 23 23
3270 plays
28.
Name the Movie: Guess the Movies
  Guess the Movies   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
A variety of movies to guess. Some famous, some more obscure. A little background knowledge is needed for a couple. Pick the title of the movie based on the description and picture clue.
Easier, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Oct 21 22
Category: Name the Movie
Easier
Upstart3
Oct 21 22
7511 plays
29.
1970s Music: 1970s More Songs and Acts
  1970s More Songs and Acts   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
What a decade for music! Choose the artist who released these singles in the 1970s. Hopefully the pictures will provide a clue.
Easier, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Aug 21 22
Category: 1970s Music
Easier
Upstart3
Aug 21 22
4987 plays
30.
Average 10 Qns F: A Catalogue of General Questions
  A Catalogue of General Questions   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Ten general knowledge questions with some pictures of furry friends to give a help.
Average, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Oct 17 22
Category: Average 10 Qns F
Average
Upstart3
Oct 17 22
4784 plays
31.
1970s Music: 1970s Songs and Acts
  1970s Songs and Acts   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Some songs from the 1970s that need to be matched to the acts that recorded them. There are pictures to provide clues, although some may be more helpful than others.
Easier, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Jul 14 22
Category: 1970s Music
Easier
Upstart3
Jul 14 22
4473 plays
32.
Thematic Religious Mixture: All We Have to Do is Open Our Eyes
  All We Have to Do is Open Our Eyes   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Many religions have miracles in their scriptures. People of faith all over the world say that miracles also happen and have happened in more modern times. All we have to do is open our eyes to see.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Oct 26 22
Very Easy
Upstart3
Oct 26 22
723 plays
33.
Thematic Places in Entertainment: Cant Quite Place It
  Can't Quite Place It   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Some questions about places involved in various entertainments.
Easier, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Sep 07 22
Easier
Upstart3
Sep 07 22
1126 plays
34.
Before and After: Cats Among the Pigeons Foxes With the Chickens
  Cats Among the Pigeons, Foxes With the Chickens   top quiz  
Classification Quiz
 10 Qns
We have cats among the pigeons and foxes in with the chickens. Assign the missing-word pair to the right animal. For example, for cold _____ shoot, turkey would form both cold turkey and turkey shoot.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Sep 20 22
Category: Before and After
Very Easy
Upstart3
Sep 20 22
3634 plays
35.
Color Songs: Singing Colours to the End
  Singing Colours to the End   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
A mix of songs that have a colour in the title, with a picture clue to the artist. I think they make a nice colourful playlist.
Easier, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Aug 27 22
Category: Color Songs
Easier
Upstart3
Aug 27 22
1316 plays
36.
  Bruce Willis Movie Match   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the co-stars and a one line description to the Bruce Willis movie.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Nov 04 22
Category: Willis, Bruce
Very Easy
Upstart3
Nov 04 22
1678 plays
37.
 UK Music: Their Top UK Chart Performance
  Their Top UK Chart Performance   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
In this quiz, you need to pick the song with the best UK chart position for the artists. It may not be the artist's most famous song, or even their best selling song in the UK. To help you there are hints and oblique picture clues.
Easier, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Nov 10 22
Category: UK Music
Easier
Upstart3
Nov 10 22
894 plays
38.
  Stars on Flags   great trivia quiz  
Ordering Quiz
 10 Qns
Order the country by the number of stars on its flag. Lowest to highest. 1 to 27. Clues provided.
Easier, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Jan 24 23
Category: World Flags
Easier
Upstart3
Jan 24 23
477 plays
39.
Average 10 Qns F: Its the Truth  Nothing Special
  It's the Truth - Nothing Special   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Things are not always how they seem. What's the truth? Pick the - maybe - unexpected answer to each question. Pictures may help you.
Average, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Aug 03 22
Category: Average 10 Qns F
Average
Upstart3
Aug 03 22
2425 plays
40.
GraySilver: Seeing Red  No  GreySilver
  Seeing Red? No - Grey/Silver   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Some questions about things that aren't red - they are grey or silver, with some picture clues to help you.
Easier, 10 Qns, Upstart3, May 11 23
Category: Gray/Silver
Easier
Upstart3
May 11 23
893 plays
41.
Bodies of Water Photo Quizzes: These Lakes  Rivers are a Big Deal
  These Lakes & Rivers are a Big Deal!   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Some notable rivers and lakes from around the world. Some oblique picture clues to help.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Jul 22 22
Very Easy
Upstart3
Jul 22 22
1399 plays
42.
Vegetation in Songs: They Sang a Forest of Songs
  They Sang a Forest of Songs   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz is about artists who released songs that have a tree-related word in the title - forest, wood, jungle - that sort of thing. Some oblique picture clues to help.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Aug 10 22
Very Easy
Upstart3
Aug 10 22
1288 plays
43.
South America Photo Quizzes: South American Miscellany
  South American Miscellany   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Some varied questions about South American places and sights, with pictures as oblique clues, some more helpful than others.
Easier, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Aug 08 22
Easier
Upstart3
Aug 08 22
717 plays
44.
  "O Canada" or "No Canada"?   popular trivia quiz  
Classification Quiz
 10 Qns
This is a sorting quiz. If a fact is true for Canada, sort it to "O Canada", like the anthem. If not, pick "No Canada"!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Oct 09 22
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Very Easy
Upstart3
Oct 09 22
993 plays
45.
British TV: British TV News Readers
  British TV News Readers   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz is about some interesting news readers over seven decades of British TV news. There are some oblique picture clues that may help.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Apr 05 26
Category: British TV
Very Easy
Upstart3
Apr 05 26
1294 plays
46.
Thematic Fish: A Pretty Kettle of Fish
  A Pretty Kettle of Fish   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz is a bit of a stew of fish-themed general questions. Picture clues to help.
Easier, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Sep 11 22
Category: Thematic Fish
Easier
Upstart3
Sep 11 22
600 plays
47.
Australia Photo Quizzes: Towns and Cities in Western Australia
  Towns and Cities in Western Australia   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
I've heard of Perth, but, apart from that, I've been woefully ignorant of the towns and cities of Western Australia. Here are some places you could go that I've been reading about. The pictures are added as oblique clues to the place names.
Average, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Jul 12 22
Average
Upstart3
Jul 12 22
505 plays
48.
  Mixed People Limerick Quiz   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ten Limericks about famous people.
Easier, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Oct 20 17
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10
Category: People Grab Bag
Easier
Upstart3
3227 plays
49.
  The Solar System - the Terrestrial Planets   popular trivia quiz  
Classification Quiz
 15 Qns
This quiz is about the four inner planets of our solar system - the terrestrial planets. Match the fact or feature to the planet.
Average, 15 Qns, Upstart3, Sep 28 22
Category: Our Solar System
Average
Upstart3
Sep 28 22
762 plays
50.
  Mixed People Bio-Limericks   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Bored of watching the film Bio-pics? Try some bite-size Bio-Limericks Plus a question in time So you can skip the rhyme If the poetry gives you the sicks
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Mar 09 18
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: People Grab Bag
Very Easy
Upstart3
3975 plays
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